Bidspirit auction | A Victorian Hand Painted Porcelain

A Victorian Hand Painted Porcelain Presentation Loving Cup Dated 1876 - A Victorian ceramic presentation loving cup of waisted cylindrical form with a flared rim and stepped foot. The body is decorated with a large hand-painted polychrome floral study to one side featuring roses, pansies, and other wildflowers. The reverse features a gilded script inscription reading Wm Edwards Esq / 3 Waterdale / Wolverhampton / 1876. The vessel is further embellished with turquoise coloured enamel bands and extensive gilding to the rim, foot, and twin scrolling handles. The underside of the base bears a hand-painted inscription in black script reading A Token of Respect. No factory or manufacturer marks are present.